Differences between SWC 250A and SWC 250 1A?

[MarineGirl411]

I realize the cone style is the main difference, but what about the skimmate production? Does the cone style warrant an extra $300.00? Please let me know. I am looking into getting a new skimmer. Thank you.

 

[epicenter]

I have the SWC 250A on a 175 heavy stocked sps tank & it is more than I need. I hear the cones are better at skimming but I go back to the fact of enough is enough. My skimmer can take every other day off & still keep up, so spending another $300.00 is up to you.

 

[MarineGirl411]

I can't justify spending 300 extra unless it completely blows it out of the water. That is why I am asking. I will upgrade to a bigger tank in the future. My total water volume is about 210 right now.

 

[MarineGirl411]

Anyone else?

 

[MarineGirl411]

Bump?

 

[Hal]

Let's just say that I've heard it on good authority that the cone doesn't dramatically outperform the non-cone versions. You may see a 15% improvement, or even less. I've tried to get various sellers of cone skimmers to justify the price difference, and nobody has been able to do so to my satisfaction. YMMV, though.

I opted for the 300A for my 150g tank for this reason.

 

[scubasteve06]

Have you seen the new 230a? It might be the perfect fit for your tank and still employs the askoll pump.

 

[MarineGirl411]

Hmmm.... maybe I will wait until the 230 A comes out then. 550 is a better price. Still expensive of course though. In the future I would like to upgrade my tank. Of course, we always do that. Us reefers.